Telangana Deputy CM offers help to Andhra Pradesh for power restoration
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka offered additional manpower and materials to assist Andhra Pradesh in restoring electricity following cyclone damage.
Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka telephoned Andhra Pradesh Energy Minister Gottipati Ravi Kumar on Saturday to discuss power restoration in cyclone-hit areas, according to the Deccan Chronicle.
Vikramarka offered to provide Telangana's assistance, including extra materials and manpower, if there is a shortage of equipment or personnel. Ravi Kumar updated him on the progress of electricity restoration and the current ground situation.
Ravi Kumar stated that over 1,100 electricity workers from Telangana are currently operating in the affected regions, alongside 4,400 personnel from Andhra Pradesh power distribution companies (Discoms).
By 6 pm on Saturday, electricity had been returned to 5,453 out of 5,753 impacted villages. Officials noted that work is still continuing in the remaining 300 villages.
An official said the estimated damage to power infrastructure is Rs 38.93 crore. APEPDCL officials have advised the public to avoid fallen poles and snapped lines.
The APEPDCL has requested that consumers use the toll-free number 1912 to report electrical accidents or power interruptions.